July 12, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: ANOTHER Short North ice cream shop??? New Short North Ice Cream Shop CRMD Targets a Younger Audience Move over, all you mom and pop ice cream shops, CRMD (Creamed) is incoming. Owned by husband and wife team Kristina Duong and Benjamin Stoyka, CRMD is bringing an LA attitude to the ice cream business. It’ll open in the old PM Gallery space in the Short North on July 20. Though they’re Ohio natives, Duong and Stoyka just returned from a seven-year stay in LA, where they made connections within the food industry and came across the idea to bring some of the west coast to the midwest. Their ice cream shop CRMD, with irreverent branding, bold theme, and youthful ambiance, aims to bring in the younger crowds barhopping on the Short North’s north end every night. “I feel like a lot of Ohio ice cream shops are kind of mom and pop shops. Like we went to one, and they were playing talk radio. We were just like, why don’t we do something that reflects us?” says Duong. “We play throwback hip hop music, our theme and decorations are very out there. We wanted to aim it more toward millennials than families.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-short-north-ice-cream-shop-crmd-targets-a-younger-audience-ls1 The Dispatch had an article about this new CRMD (Creamed) Short North ice cream shop about a week ago under the headline "Millennial-targeted ice cream shop to open in Short North": https://www.dispatch.com/business/20190705/millennial-targeted-ice-cream-shop-to-open-in-short-north That completely triggered this Columbus reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/c9sn73/alt_headline_naive_millennials_open_ice_cream_shop/
July 17, 20195 yr Business First's look at the notable Columbus restaurant openings (and closings) during the first half of 2019: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/07/10/columbus-restaurant-roundup-heres-what-opened-and.html
July 17, 20195 yr Columbus restaurant roundup from CU: https://www.columbusunderground.com/restaurant-roundup-news-from-blaze-jenis-and-more-ls1
July 19, 20195 yr Looks like the Ruth Chris Steakhouse in the Hampton Inn at Swan and High across from the convention center is close to opening. Just noticed that signage is now on the building.
July 19, 20195 yr I forgot all about that. It'll do better than when it was up at Crosswoods. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 19, 20195 yr New Short North restaurant with notable backers sets opening date The restaurant set to replace the short-lived Ram Restaurant & Brewery in the Short North is targeting a late August opening. Recently dubbed Seesaw, the eatery will open at 906 N. High St. on August 25, according to an email from Bobby Rutter of Forward Hospitality Group. The team behind Seesaw includes Forward Hospitality, known for Flipside at Easton Town Center and multiple restaurants and nightclubs in and around Cleveland, and Team Sawyer Restaurants, which is owned by prominent Cleveland chef Jonathon Sawyer. Indians baseball player Jason Kipnis is also involved in the restaurant. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/07/19/new-short-north-restaurant-with-notable-backers.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 22, 20195 yr Interesting piece from Columbus Monthly about the state of downtown dining. Some successes. Some failures. Generally getting better - but at a slower than expected pace: https://www.columbusmonthly.com/foodanddining/20190715/curious-case-of-downtown-columbus-dining
July 25, 20195 yr Couple of departures: Grass Skirt Tiki Room is closing its downtown location at the end of August. The owner is finishing seven years of running this full time bar/restaurant and moving to a concept offering more flexibility for her - a popup bar within another established location: https://www.columbusunderground.com/grass-skirt-tiki-room-closing-as-owner-focuses-on-new-popup-ls1 Asian fusion restaurant chain Kona Grill has closed its doors at Easton after five years. This is due to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the Arizona-based company earlier this year: https://www.columbusunderground.com/kona-grill-leaves-central-ohio-market-ls1
July 28, 20195 yr Another departure: Angry Baker Closes Original Store, Other Locations Rebranding After eight and a half years in business, The Angry Baker announced today that it would be closing its doors in Olde Towne East. The bakery and restaurant, opened by entrepreneur Victoria Hink, was one of the first of a wave of businesses to launch on Oak Street in the past decade, and had remained popular with the lunch and brunch crowds. “We want to thank our regulars, friends and those who patronized us over the past 9 years. It was a pleasure to serve you all,” read a brief message posted on social media by the main Angry Baker OTE account. Over the years, the business had branched out with several new locations. The second bakery opened on King Avenue in 2016 and a third location focusing more on cakes and pastries was opened in 2017 on High Street in the University District through a co-ownership arrangement with Angry Baker manager Erin Hall. MORE: https://www.columbusunderground.com/angry-baker-closes-olde-towne-east-we1
July 29, 20195 yr ^Employees posted that they routinely paid their employees late and that this last time, they all walked out after not getting paid. Very Stable Genius
July 30, 20195 yr Here's when a new beer-pizza-bourbon joint is opening near Dublin Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill is almost ready to tap its newest restaurant. Lima-based Good Food Restaurants expects to open its latest eatery at Dublin Green in Jerome Township on Sept. 17, the company announced Tuesday. The restaurant, located at 7482 State Route 161, was announced in January. It’s the third Beer Barrel in Central Ohio and the eighth for the company overall. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/07/30/heres-when-a-new-beer-pizza-bourbon-joint-is.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 8, 20195 yr Newest North Market addition opens next week The North Market can now add African food to its slate of worldwide cuisine. Hoyo’s Kitchen will open to the public Monday. The fast-casual Somali restaurant was announced as a new tenant earlier this year. It's one a few new tenants the market has welcomed this summer, as it readies for dramatic changes in the years to come, including an expansion to Dublinand the construction of a tower with additional market space on the adjoining lot. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/08/newest-north-market-addition-opens-next-week.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 12, 20195 yr First Look: Katzinger’s Dublin Columbus institution Katzinger’s Delicatessen is set to open its second stand-alone location in its nearly 35-year history. Katzinger’s Dublin opens at 7160 Muirfield Dr. on Monday August, 19. Patrons of the new Dublin location will find their favorites from Katzinger’s signature menu, as well as a few new items for the dinnertime crowd. Katzinger’s President Tim Rollins says they’ll add a small menu of entrees available in the late afternoon and evening, including a hot brown, roasted chicken, beef stroganoff and chicken pot pie. Beer and wine will be available as well. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-katzingers-dublin-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20195 yr Another look at the new Katzinger’s Dublin from Business First: Business First: Photos: Katzinger's ready to open new Dublin location, with hopes for more
August 13, 20195 yr Brioso Coffee Relocating Downtown After 18 years, Brioso Coffee’s flagship location is on the move. The coffee shop will relocate to the corner unit of 51 N. High St. this fall. Brioso fans won’t have to travel far to get their caffeine fix. The new location in the Citizens building is caddy-corner from their current home at 14 E. Gay St. “Staying on our block was extremely important to us when making the decision to grow our company and serve our community, our way,” says Owner Jeff Davis. “The support from the Downtown neighborhood has been overwhelming through the years and we are excited to stay with the people and place that helped us get to where we are today.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/brioso-coffee-relocating-downtown-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20195 yr Columbus restaurants to be featured on 'Man v. Food' this week Some more Columbus restaurants are getting the national spotlight. Valter’s at the Maennerchor at 976 S. High St. in German Village will be one of three local eateries featured on the Cooking Channel’s Man v. Food. The Columbus episode will air at 10 p.m. this Tuesday, Aug. 13. The episode filmed in May, taking over the restaurant from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three dishes will be showcased — a pork shank, weinerschnitzel and the restaurant's Rhine Trio of sausages. ... The restaurant will be one of three highlighted on the show. The other two weren't disclosed but Cooking Channel teasers reference a bacon-wrapped hot dog and a footlong chicken burrito. Columbus has been featured on the program before in a 2008 episode that singled out famed destinations like Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and the Thurman Cafe. MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/12/columbus-restaurants-to-be-featured-on-man-v-food.html
August 14, 20195 yr New sports bar to fill old sports bar space near Upper Arlington Columbus Tavern Group is adding to its bar portfolio with more to come. The Columbus-based owner of two Yogi’s Bar & Grills, the Filling Station in Powell and Novak’s Tavern and Patio across from the Greater Columbus Convention Center plans to open its third Yogi’s at 1126 W. Henderson Road in September. “This is our growth concept,” said Eric Goodman, a partner in the group. “We think there’s a path to additional expansion. There’s a lot of markets where we think we’ll fit well.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/14/new-sports-bar-to-fill-old-sports-bar-space-near.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 16, 20195 yr New Sandwich Shop Headed for Bridge Park Frank & Carl’s will start serving up sandwiches this fall at 6558 Longshore St. in Bridge Park. It’s the first location for the sandwich shop and bar headed by brothers and business partners Max and Mitch Stafford. “The intention of Frank & Carl’s is to add to the existing momentum in the area by providing a delicious, high-quality quick-serve option,” says Max Stafford. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-sandwich-shop-headed-for-bridge-park-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 21, 20195 yr The Fireproof Building along North High Street in the Short North has long been one of my favorite Columbus buildings. Originally built in the early 1900's as a fireproof storage facility, I was thrilled to see the building renovated in 2014-15 into luxury condos (along with a nice addition onto the adjoining parking lot). Now the Fireproof Building is getting an upscale restaurant - appropriately named Fireproof. Here's an article about the new restaurant along with a few photos: https://www.columbusnavigator.com/fireproof-restaurant-columbus/
August 25, 20195 yr North Market’s Newest Merchant Nears Opening North Market’s newest merchant, American Nut Company, will have its grand opening Monday, Aug. 26. The Columbus-based company is owned by Lisa Robitaille, and specializes in healthy “State Fair” snacks with a spin. Robitaille started American Nut Company in 2017 and began vending as a pop-up at North Market in early 2018. The company offered cinnamon vanilla flavored pecans, almonds, cashews, and walnuts. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/north-markets-newest-merchant-nears-opening-tm1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 20195 yr Local Coffee Roaster Opening Shop at Easton The new $500 million Easton Expansion is getting a dose of caffeine. Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea will open its third area coffee shop under the name Crimson. The new flagship coffee shop will focus on creating an immersive experience that will connect guests with not only an exceptional cup of coffee, but the stories of the farmers Crimson Cup works with around the world. “Crimson is rooted in bringing you closer to your favorite cup,” says Crimson Cup Founder and President Greg Ubert. “This fresh new concept will feature distinctive, highly nuanced coffees and teas, innovative drink recipes and compelling stories from coffee growers – all in an incredibly approachable space.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/local-coffee-roaster-opening-shop-at-easton-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/29/this-upcoming-easton-coffee-shop-isabout-more-than.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 20195 yr Opening Date Set for Short North Shake Shack Columbus will celebrate the grand opening of its second Shake Shack in less than a year. The Short North Shake Shack opens its doors on Wednesday, September 4 at 11 a.m. Located at 740 N. High St. on the ground floor of the Graduate Hotel, the Short North location will serve up the chain’s signature menu of 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and griddled flat-top dogs, fresh-made frozen custard, crispy crinkle cut fries and more. Three unique frozen custard concretes will be available at the Short North location, with two featuring locally-sourced treats from Fox in the Snow. Concretes include... More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/opening-date-set-for-short-north-shake-shack-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/29/heres-when-the-short-north-shake-shack-is-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 20195 yr New downtown restaurant opening soon Downtown’s newest restaurant opens next week. Nosh on High, which will focus on American-style tapas and craft cocktails, opens Sept. 5 at 149 S. High St., which most recently was a Cup O Joe coffee house. The team behind the venture — co-owners Mike Campbell and Kevin Jones, chef Benjamin Kershaw and general manager Rusty Scarberry Jr. — all come from Milestone 229. The restaurant was announced earlier this summer. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/30/new-downtown-restaurant-openingsoon.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 4, 20195 yr Slideshow: See inside the newly opened Short North Shake Shack Shake Shack’s second Columbus restaurant is now open. The popular New York-based eatery finally arrived in Central Ohio this spring with a unit at Easton Town Center. Its Short North restaurant at 740 N. High St. on the ground level of what will be the Graduate Columbus hotel opened Wednesday. MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/04/slideshow-see-inside-the-newly-opened-short-north.html
September 5, 20195 yr On 8/30/2019 at 4:17 PM, ColDayMan said: New downtown restaurant opening soon Downtown’s newest restaurant opens next week. Nosh on High, which will focus on American-style tapas and craft cocktails, opens Sept. 5 at 149 S. High St., which most recently was a Cup O Joe coffee house. The team behind the venture — co-owners Mike Campbell and Kevin Jones, chef Benjamin Kershaw and general manager Rusty Scarberry Jr. — all come from Milestone 229. The restaurant was announced earlier this summer. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/08/30/new-downtown-restaurant-openingsoon.html Brief article and photos on the Nosh on High opening today at 149 S. High Street: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-nosh-on-high-sp1
September 10, 20195 yr oh thats cool about a northside katzingers in dublin, great idea. ditto somali in the north market and the fireproof building. both of those were long overdue! as for shake shack ... oh noooo lol. good spot for it tho i guess.
September 10, 20195 yr Here's when the newest Brewery District restaurant is opening The Brewery District’s newest restaurant opens next week, though it’ll be under a different name than first announced. Matt & Tony’s Wood Fired Kitchen will open Sept. 16 at 525 Short St., the former site of the CBC Restaurant. Co-owners Tony Wildman and Matt Rootes confirmed the new eatery back in March, though at the time they were going to call it P and G Wood Fired Kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/09/heres-when-the-newest-brewery-district-restaurant.html & https://www.columbusunderground.com/matt-tonys-wood-fired-kitchen-opening-in-the-brewery-district-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 10, 20195 yr From church to chai: Check out the new Stauf's on Neil Avenue Stauf’s Coffee Roasters is growing again. The Columbus-based coffee roaster and cafe operator opened its newest addition at 1334 Neil Ave. Friday inside what was the Neil Avenue Presbyterian Church. "It's total luck," owner Mark Swanson told me. "There's only a few places in this area that would allow a use like ours so we got fortunate." The lure is evident both in its architecture and its location just a few blocks south of Ohio State University. Potential audiences for the shop include not just students but also residents of the nearby Dennison Place, Victorian Village and Harrison West neighborhoods, which had been lacking a walkable community coffee shop. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/06/from-church-to-chai-check-out-the-new-staufs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 10, 20195 yr 16 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Here's when the newest Brewery District restaurant is opening The Brewery District’s newest restaurant opens next week, though it’ll be under a different name than first announced. Matt & Tony’s Wood Fired Kitchen will open Sept. 16 at 525 Short St., the former site of the CBC Restaurant. Co-owners Tony Wildman and Matt Rootes confirmed the new eatery back in March, though at the time they were going to call it P and G Wood Fired Kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/09/heres-when-the-newest-brewery-district-restaurant.html Looks a little faded as compared to UO 10th Anny Meet 2014
September 12, 20195 yr Above is a Google aerial screencap of 200 S. Civic Center Drive (aka the former Columbia Gas Building). Columbus Navigator has a post about a new restaurant in the ground floor located next to the building's lobby: https://www.columbusnavigator.com/gypsy-on-the-mile-columbus/ This is the first I've heard of this Gypsy on the Mile restaurant. The article says it's been open since June. Kind of interesting for its location, and the space it inhabits. Below are a few interior photos from the Columbus Navigator article:
September 12, 20195 yr Here's when Urban Meyer's Pint House will open Urban Meyer’s Pint House will open later this month. The Bridge Park venture from the former Ohio State University football coach and restaurant operator Chris Corso’s Corso Ventures makes its public debut 3 p.m. Sept. 27 the eve before the OSU-Nebraska football game. It’s taking the former Ram Restaurant & Brewery space in the Dublin development. Corso, in a news release, said the 8,000-square-foot space will be for both football fans and foodies. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/12/heres-when-urban-meyers-pint-house-will-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 12, 20195 yr Local Cantina owner brings sushi shop to German Village A local restaurant operator is adding sushi to his stable of eateries that include taco bars, a barbecue joint and a brewery. Jonys Sushi is now open at 195 Thurman Ave. in German Village. It is owned by George Tanchevski, who also owns the South Village Grille next door. It’s an interesting venture, not just because it’s different from his other holdings (which include Local Cantina, Old Skool, Local Bar, Somewhere in Particular Brewing and its soon-to-open SIP Local), but also in it’s set-up. It’s an order ahead and carry-out business and it’ll also serve South Village Grille. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/12/local-cantina-owner-brings-sushi-shop-to-german.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 13, 20195 yr Inside the Ruth’s Chris Steak House opening in the Short North A nationally known steakhouse is getting set for its Columbus return. Ruth’s Chris Steak House expects to open Oct. 7 at 511 N. High St. in the Short North. It has taken over a pair of ground-level spaces beneath the Hampton Inn & Suites that previously were the Double Comfort and DeepWood restaurants. The DeepWood space had been vacant for more than four years. “We did a complete gut and rebuild,” General Manager Maria Policastro said Friday on a tour of the space. It’ll be a new look locally for the brand, which had been in Central Ohio for nearly two decades previously. Its restaurant at Crosswoods, which was an older, darker, more classically designed steakhouse, closed in 2016. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/13/photos-inside-the-ruth-s-chris-steak-house-opening.html & https://www.columbusunderground.com/ruths-chris-sets-opening-date-for-return-to-columbus-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 13, 20195 yr Arena District bar closes after almost 8 years The Three-Legged Mare at 401 N. Front St. in the Arena District is closed. Both a Facebook post by the restaurant and bar and a sign on its door confirm the closing. The owners have not yet responded to questions about the decision but the Facebook post directs fans and customers to the R Bar Arena at 415 N. Front St., which they also own. The Three-Legged Mare opened in late 2011 where it replaced O’Shaughnessy’s Public House, which had occupied the space for the previous 10 years. MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/05/arena-district-bar-closes-after-almost-8-years.html
September 13, 20195 yr 4 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Inside the Ruth’s Chris Steak House opening in the Short North A nationally known steakhouse is getting set for its Columbus return. Ruth’s Chris Steak House expects to open Oct. 7 at 511 N. High St. in the Short North. It has taken over a pair of ground-level spaces beneath the Hampton Inn & Suites that previously were the Double Comfort and DeepWood restaurants. The DeepWood space had been vacant for more than four years. “We did a complete gut and rebuild,” General Manager Maria Policastro said Friday on a tour of the space. It’ll be a new look locally for the brand, which had been in Central Ohio for nearly two decades previously. Its restaurant at Crosswoods, which was an older, darker, more classically designed steakhouse, closed in 2016. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/13/photos-inside-the-ruth-s-chris-steak-house-opening.html Great news to see Ruth's Chris returning to C-BUS. Only one note though, 511 N. High Street is not technically in the Short North. It's close, but it's south of the I-670 Cap and across High Street from the Convention Center. Still, it should be a prime location for an old-standard steak house like Ruth's Chris. A great downtown spot near the Arena District, Short North and especially the Convention Center (for all those visitors with expense accounts!)
September 13, 20195 yr 21 minutes ago, Columbo said: Great news to see Ruth's Chris returning to C-BUS. Only one note though, 511 N. High Street is not technically in the Short North. It's close, but it's south of the I-670 Cap and across High Street from the Convention Center. Still, it should be a prime location for an old-standard steak house like Ruth's Chris. A great downtown spot near the Arena District, Short North and especially the Convention Center (for all those visitors with expense accounts!) The Short North Special Improvement District goes south to Convention Center Dr including the buildings lining High on the west and the entire convention center and Greek Orthodox Cathedral properties. Although the design guidelines boundary is Poplar Ave.
September 17, 20195 yr Technically this is a review of an existing place, and not "news". But it is "info", so still on-topic for this thread. Plus, I just admire these humble-but-high-quality old-school joints like this: Rubino’s: Old-school pizza joint in Bexley a delicious blast from the past Rubino’s Pizza turned 65 years old this year, but it shows no signs of retiring — or of even slowing down. Actually, the little place seems busier than ever. This isn’t because the Bexley restaurant has evolved to keep up with the times. In fact, it’s the exact opposite of that. Here is what you won’t find at Rubino’s: TVs, garage-door windows, IPAs (or any alcohol), music, or a clue that the 21st century is well underway. What you will find, if you follow the arrow of light bulbs twinkling from a 1950s drive-in-style sign pointing toward a small, humble building, is one of the most endearingly idiosyncratic — and most affordable — pizzerias in the region. If you love thin-crust, old-fashioned pies, I strongly suggest you follow that glowing arrow. MORE: https://www.dispatch.com/entertainmentlife/20190911/restaurant-review--rubinos-old-school-pizza-joint-in-bexley-delicious-blast-from-past
September 20, 20195 yr Newest Central Ohio Swensons has an opening date Swensons Drive-In Restaurant will open its next Central Ohio spot next week. The Akron-based joint with its famed Galley Boy burger and car hop service opens at 11 a.m. Sept. 23 at 4810 Cemetery Road in Hilliard. It’s the third eatery around Columbus for the historic Ohio brand, which first came to the market in late 2018 near Dublin and added a second location earlier this year at Polaris. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/20/newest-central-ohio-swensons-has-an-opening-date.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 20, 20195 yr Polaris Fashion Place is getting into the food hall business Polaris Fashion Place is looking to add more local flavor. Owner Washington Prime Group Inc. said it will be remodeling and expanding its existing food court with an addition dedicated to a rotating mix of Central Ohio operators. “I can assure you we are making food and beverage alternatives at our assets one heck of a lot more interesting,” CEO Lou Conforti said in a release. “This means supplementing our long-standing stalwarts with local establishments that truly appreciate the eating and drinking preferences of our guests.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/20/polaris-fashion-place-is-getting-into-the-food.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 24, 20195 yr Progressive Indian Restaurant Opening in Short North A new restaurant opening in Short North this fall is out to change the perceptions of Indian cuisine. ROOH will open its doors at 685 N. High St. in October. Part-owner Bhavesh Kishinchand says that five to ten years ago just as everyone thought of Chinese food as a generally take-out only option, but now the cuisine is seeing more upscale eateries, so ROOH hopes to do for Indian with a full-service, fine-dining approach. Short North will be the third stateside location for ROOH, which also has spots in San Francisco and Chicago, as well as an eatery in New Delhi, India. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/progressive-indian-restaurant-opening-in-short-north-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 26, 20195 yr Some sad news about Jack's Diner located at 52 E. Lynn Street in Downtown Columbus. First, the Dispatch reported Tuesday that the owner of Jack’s Diner has put the longtime Downtown restaurant up for sale and might close it unless he can find a buyer: https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190924/jacks-diner-up-for-sale-owner-cites-downtown-construction-rising-costs The Jack's Diner restaurant has operated since 1942. The current owner, Chris Kowalski, bought the greasy spoon diner in 2004. He closed it for a time after the death of his wife in 2015, but reopened in 2016. Unfortunately, that's when the area was hit with a construction double-whammy. Improvements for Lynn Street and Pearl Alley started in 2016 and ran into 2017 - making access difficult for Jack's Diner, whose only entrance is off Lynn Street. Then in 2017, just after the alley construction finished up, a chunk of a granite panel fell off the neighboring Rhodes Tower facade. The State of Ohio then moved up its timetable for a planned window replacement and facade maintenance project of Rhodes Tower and large scaffolding to support that appeared in September 2017. According to the latest Rhodes Tower Modernization Newsletter, work on the north side of the building which faces Lynn Street is not scheduled to be completed until the second quarter of 2021. The Rhodes Tower project - though obviously needed - made the location untenable for Jack's Diner to continue operating while the project is going on. Today CU is reporting that the restaurant will close on Friday: https://www.columbusunderground.com/jacks-diner-serves-its-last-meal-sp1
September 26, 20195 yr See inside Urban Meyer's new Dublin restaurant Urban Meyer’s Pint House opens Friday. The new Bridge Park restaurant in Dublin, named for the former Ohio State University football coach and operated by Corso Ventures, is ready to welcome in fans of both football and food starting at 3 p.m. The 8,000-square-foot space previously was the Ram Restaurant & Brewery. The split-level design of the dining space remains, but the new restaurant was able to create additional seating with the removal of the old brewing system. That space, where Ram’s brewing tanks once stood tall, now is the 7-0 room, a private dining space that will seat up to 60 additional guests. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/26/slideshowsee-inside-urban-meyers-new-dublin.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 27, 20195 yr First Look: SeeSaw From Ram to SeeSaw. There’s a new restaurant at 906 N. High St. Cleveland Chef Jonathan Sawyer – the James Beard Award winner known for The Greenhouse Tavern and Noodlecat – has opened his first concept in Columbus with Short North’s SeeSaw. SeeSaw’s two floors will have different personalities. The ground floor offers a full-service dining experience, with a menu of “modern American fare with a focus on wood-fired share plates.” Upstairs is geared towards the nightlife and game day crowds with more soft seating and an under-renovation outdoor patio. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-seesaw-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 28, 20195 yr 19 hours ago, ColDayMan said: From Ram to SeeSaw. Wouldn't mind this happening here at UO too.
September 28, 20195 yr On 9/26/2019 at 3:40 PM, ColDayMan said: See inside Urban Meyer's new Dublin restaurant Urban Meyer’s Pint House opens Friday. The new Bridge Park restaurant in Dublin, named for the former Ohio State University football coach and operated by Corso Ventures, is ready to welcome in fans of both football and food starting at 3 p.m. The 8,000-square-foot space previously was the Ram Restaurant & Brewery. The split-level design of the dining space remains, but the new restaurant was able to create additional seating with the removal of the old brewing system. That space, where Ram’s brewing tanks once stood tall, now is the 7-0 room, a private dining space that will seat up to 60 additional guests. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/26/slideshowsee-inside-urban-meyers-new-dublin.html Photo of the ribbon cutting from https://www.dispatch.com/photogallery/OH/20190927/NEWS/927009980/PH/1 Caption: Shelley Meyer and Chris Corso, owner and operator, cut the ribbon for a friends and family opening night at Urban Meyer’s Pint House at Bridge Park in Dublin on September 26, 2019.
September 30, 20195 yr Why you might soon be able to buy a White Castle beer White Castle is considering getting into the beer business — but it’s definitely holding the onions. The Columbus-based restaurant and frozen food company is exploring some new branded products in anticipation of its 2021 centennial. One of the ideas is indeed a White Castle-branded beer, as reported by the Brewbound blog last week. “It’s beyond the drawing board because we’ve had some samples, but we don’t have timing on it. We’re not sure how it’ll look,” White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson told me. “We’re definitely intrigued by it.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/09/29/why-you-might-soon-be-able-to-buy-a-white-castle.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 2, 20195 yr Cazuela’s Grill Opens New Location at Former Mad Mex Traditional Mexican restaurant Cazuela’s Grill will open a new location tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 3, at the space formerly occupied by Mad Mex, 1542 N. High St. at The Gateway in the University District. Cazuela’s Grill has been in business for over 13 years — with their original location having moved from 2247 N. High St. to 2321 N. High St. several years ago. The restaurant also has a popular food truck, and two other locations in Reynoldsburg and Cambridge, Ohio. Cazuela’s menu items will include enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, and margaritas featuring premium tequilas for lunch, dinner and happy hour. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/cazuela-grill-to-open-second-location-at-gateway-tm1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 3, 20195 yr Budd Dairy Food Hall announces its final tenants: See who else is joining the Cameron Mitchell project Lobster, coffee and tacos are among the foods filling out the Budd Dairy Food Hall roster. Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC Thursday announced the final five additions to the Italian Village project. Those additions are: Boni: Filipino Street Food. Cousins Maine Lobster Pokebap Stauf’s Coffee Roasters Tacos Rudos More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/10/03/budd-dairy-food-hall-announces-its-final-tenants.html & https://www.columbusunderground.com/budd-dairy-food-hall-announces-5-new-partners-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 5, 20195 yr First Look: Woodhouse Vegan After a year in the making, Woodhouse Vegan has officially launched its brick-and-mortar business inside a small space at 851 N. Fourth Street in Italian Village. The new restaurant is hosting a soft opening this weekend featuring a limited menu of appetizers, desserts and bar food style snacks like loaded nachos and “grilled cheese” sandwiches. After honing their craft as a pop-up restaurant inside Oddfellows, the Woodhouse family decided to make the jump into a full time restaurant and bar space. The new location is divided into three distinct spaces: a bar with a counter-style ordering system right inside the door, an elevated seating area in an adjacent room, and a back patio in the rear of the building. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-woodhouse-vegan-we1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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